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Local Dems fired up about Gillum Party organizations say they’re working hard to make gubernatorial history in Florida. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Andrew Gillum is shown with his wife, R. Jai, and his running mate, Chris King and his wife, Kristen.
Executive Committee of Volusia County. “Gillum would become our first Democratic governor in 20 years and our first African-American governor. We are really proud. We’re doing more, but we will do a blitz to bring special attention to him and the Democratic slate.’’
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The 2018 general election is upon us, and Florida has a historic governor’s race set for Nov. 6 as Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum faces Ron DeSantis, who recently gave up his congressional seat that includes Flagler and Volusia counties. Most polls show Gillum leading DeSantis, but not by much. Democrat organizations statewide are working diligently to sway voters to Gillum, who is hoping to be the state’s first Black governor. “We will be working our entire slate. We had Gillum here before and we’re working on bringing him back for some of our events,’’ said Jewel Dickson, chair of the Democratic
Last Sunday, Gillum was in Flagler and spoke to about 400 people at a barbecue sponsored by the Flagler County Democratic Party. Area Dems are campaigning, mailing information to households, pushing vote by mail and early voting, selling T-shirts, raising funds, going door to door, and making phone calls. “We are working hard from the city to the national level, especially with Gillum for Governor and Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate,” Dickson added. The Democratic Party has offices at 547
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The Daytona Beach-Volusia County NAACP branch, Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church and the Daytona Times are teaming up to co-sponsor a public forum to question political candidates about their plans to improve life for Black Daytonans. The event is set for Oct. 16 at a site to be determined. Daytona Times Publisher Charles W. Cherry II will moderate the event, which is scheduled to go from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Focused discussion “We will be laser-focused on issues of critical importance to Black Daytonans on the local, regional and state level” Cherry said. “That includes, in random order, jobs, entrepreneurship,
Senator Hukill remembered as a ‘true leader’ BY JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – Sen. Dorothy Hukill, who was a teacher before becoming an attorney and later went from being mayor of Port Orange to one of the Senate’s point people on tax breaks and education, died Tuesday. She was 72. Hukill, a Republican, announced Friday on Facebook she was ending her re-election bid due to an “aggressive recurrence” of cervical cancer and that she was entering hospice. She represented southern Volusia and northern Brevard counties, and was forced to watch the 2017 legislative session from home because of her battle with cancer.
A son’s tribute
Thirty-six years ago in 1982, the Daytona Times reported on voters casting their ballots at the Dickerson Center during that year’s primary elections, and Bethune-Cookman College’s 78th Annual Founder’s Day celebration, which included a memorial service for college stakeholders who died in 1981-82.
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Jonathan Hukill posted on Facebook that his mother “passed away peacefully in hospice care surrounded by her family.” “One of her favorite sayings was ‘this too shall pass,’ ” Jonathan Hukill wrote. “She would want us to remember her for the life she lived rather than the pain
housing, public safety, education and youth development, health care and wellness, among other issues. “We will allow candidates for Charles W. the same office Cherry II to engage with each other in a respectful way, and there won’t be any ‘gotcha’ questions. However, we do expect incumbents who are running for re-election to be able to defend their records of accomplishments – or explain the lack thereof,” Cherry said. “The public will get a chance to have their questions answered and will be able to meet candidates in person. We’ll also give an analysis of the various constitutional amendments, some of which are critical to the Black community that we will identify and provide guidance on.” Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Florida Legislature, Circuit Court judgeships, the Volusia County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Daytona Beach City Commission have all been invited.
that her passing has caused.” A private, invitation-only family service will be held, with public services to be announced at a later date, the post Dorothy said. Hukill “Whether as a schoolteacher helping young children, a legal advocate for those who needed help, or a public servant fighting on behalf of her constituents’ causes, she threw herself completely into serving others,” Jonathan Hukill wrote. “But beyond the work itself, she treasured the personal relationships and friendships made along the way. She loved staying in touch with people in her community, hearing about their lives, sharing their joys and sorrows. Every trip to the grocery store or the post office was a new opportunity to connect with her neighbors and friends.”
Legislative career Sen. Audrey Gibson, the incoming Democratic leader from Jacksonville, said her “heart is aching” over the death of her good friend. “We shared our thoughts, our passions on issues, and neverending conversations,” Gibson said in a statement. “From passing little trinkets to each other, to See HUKILL, Page 6
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B-CU revels in Joyner school-of-the-month status “We are excited about this month and their homecoming weekend. One hundred percent of funds raised will go towards scholarships and keeping kids enrolled in this HBCU.”
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Bethune-Cookman University will have something extra to celebrate this weekend during homecoming – positive news generated by the Tom Joyner Foundation. The foundation has declared B-CU as its school-of-the month. Created by celebrity radio show host Tom Joyner, the foundation is raising $300,000 for scholarships for students to attend Bethune-Cookman. The host of the nationally syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show’’ also will be the grand marshal for B-CU’s homecoming parade on Saturday. “As you can see, the gap between students desiring to go to college and those who do not is increasing. It’s due to several factors like increase in tuition costs of attending college and decreasing Pell Grant amounts, less donations from non-profits and more,” Tom Joyner Jr., the radio show host’s son told the Daytona Times. ‘It’s still important for us to provide opportunities for people to attend college.’’ The “Tom Joyner Morning Show’’ will be promoting Bethune-Cookman throughout the month of October.
Timely assistance The Tom Joyner Foundation was created in 1998. Since 1999, it has raised over $60 million to keep students enrolled in HBCUs. “It’s huge. It’s the kind of partnership that any school would want. Mr. Joyner has shown his commitment to HBCUs throughout his career. The foundation is his signature program and for us it could not have come at a better time,’’ said Dr. Clifford Porter,
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Tom Joyner, center, is shown with sons Tom Jr., left, and Oscar. B-CU’s vice president for Institutional Advancement. Our students are facing higher tuition rates. Having Mr. Joyner help us is a perfect partnership. It shows the value of a national figure like him partnering with us to help our students.”
‘Still in business’ With B-CU facing debt, lawsuits, leadership crises, a bad credit rating, and the possibility of losing its accreditation, homecoming is a way to bring factions of the institution together. “Homecoming shows the viability of B-CU. Despite all the
challenges that we have, we are still moving forward and we are still in business,” Porter emphasized. “We are expecting a larger crowd for homecoming this year. I think people want to come back home and do their part to make sure the university stays strong.” Homecoming weekend is expected to bring at least 15,000 visitors to Daytona Beach. Although there are no official numbers, Bethune-Cookman’s homecoming weekend can have a good economic impact on the city. “The economic impact is good for our community. We don’t
have the figures but B-CU alum will show their value and buying power by filling up restaurants, hotels and malls during the entire weekend.”
A past partnership Joyner’s son said the foundation is proud to partner with B-CU and cites a long history with the school. “The school was the first that we raised funds for, which was $100,000 back during the administration of Dr. Oswald Bronson. We wanted to connect with B-CU in May, but it didn’t happen until now,” he shared.
Local Links to observe 60th anniversary
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A night to connect National Night Out was held around the country on Tuesday. Acceding to the National Night Out website, it’s an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to
make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. In Daytona Beach, the event as held the Midtown Cultural and Education Center. It included food, music, games and giveaways.
Sixty years ago, a group of friends gathered on Nov. 15 to form a chapter of a national organization called the Links, Incorporated. Their goals were to extend programs and activities of the larger organization to the Daytona Beach commuSisaundra nity and to provide Lewis activities to meet the unique needs of our community. On Nov. 10, the Daytona Beach Chapter will culminate the celebration of this milestone with a concert featuring Sisaundra Lewis of Orlando. Lewis was a sixth season participant on the “The Voice.”
About the Links The Links, Incorporated, an international organization, consists of 15,000 African-American women committed to leadership, friendship and service. There are 285 chapters of the Links, located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, and London.
Founded in 1946, the organization has made its name synonymous with community service through five program facets: Services to Youth, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, The Arts and Health and Human Services. Additionally, the Daytona Beach Chapter offers academic scholarships to deserving college bound students and makes contributions to local charitable organizations. For more information, contact the Daytona Beach chapter of The Links, Inc. at 386-320-9641.
Ormond church to honor seniors Historic New Bethel AME Church will observe Antholena George Day on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the 11 a.m. service. The church is located at 115 N. Yonge St., Ormond Beach. Members will be remembering the works of Antholena George and honor its seniors: Ernestine Tillman, Emily Linder, Geneva Jackson and Deacon Brown. There will be food and fellowship immediately after the worship service. For more information, call 386-6778225 or email HnewbethelameOrmond@gmail.com.
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S. Ridgewood Ave. in Daytona; 855 W. New York Ave. in DeLand; 201 S. Ridgewood Ave. in Edgewater and at 1200 Deltona Blvd. in Deltona. Gillum has a local campaign office at 642 N. Halifax Ave. in Daytona run by Risa Ross.
‘Great opportunity’ Democratic leaders are excited about the historical implications. “It’s a great opportunity to make history in the state of Florida, especially for African-Americans. An opportunity like this may not arise for another generation. We must get people out to vote come November,” commented Dr. L. Ronald Durham, president of the Democratic Black Caucus. The party also is making a push for retired Marine Major Melissa Martin for the Florida Senate District 14. “She is a go-getter and everyone that meets her loves her. We are excited about her and want everyone to vote for her,” Dickson said. Martin was seeking to unseat incumbent Dorothy Hukill, a Republican who died Monday from cervical cancer. Hukill had dropped out of her re-election bid last week. The Republi-
The son said his dad is looking forward to being a part of their homecoming festivities. “We will also be showing shots of their homecoming game, marching band, crowd shots and more on our social media sites this weekend,” Joyner Jr. said. B-CU kicked off its homecoming festivities on Sept. 29 with the Eve Bash at the Oceans Center, which was for students only. Homecoming events include the 8 a.m. parade on Saturday and the football game at 4 p.m. The parade route starts in the back of the Daytona Mall, goes east on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and through the campus. The parade is followed by pregame music, entertainment and tailgating at Daytona Stadium followed by the game itself against Mississippi Valley State University. More vendors and entertainment are scheduled for the parade, tailgating and pre-game activities. “Everything will be better. We are enhancing the parade and tailgating and entertainment. I think people will enjoy,” Porter added. Those wishing to donate to the Tom Joyner Foundation for Bethune-Cookman University can pledge by mobile phone: text Bethune 41444 to donate via credit card; crowd funding: text Bethune to 71777 to donate or become a fundraiser and online: at TomJoynerFoundation.org/donate.
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Republican nominee for the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, introduces his running mate, Jeanette Nunez, with Gov. Rick Scott, right, applauding as Republican nominees for the 2018 election gathered for a unity rally at the Ace Cafe in Orlando on Sept. 6. can Party is seeking a candidate to face Martin.
‘Total team effort’ Local Democratic party groups will work together to get voters to the polls. “We will be working diligently and very hard along with the local Democratic Party and all the Democratic caucuses to get people out to vote,” added Durham. Dickson echoed, “It will take a total team effort. We are all working together very hard and dili-
gently to inform people about the candidates and the issues that affect them. We will work hard to convince voters to choose our ticket.”
Voter turnout Addressing voter apathy is another goal. According to fairvote.org, about 60 percent of the voting age population votes during presidential elections and about 40 percent during midterms. In the August primaries in
Florida, turnout was 27 percent and Volusia County was 30 percent. The Black and Hispanic populations will play a critical role for Democrats. Dickson said, “We want to get everybody who votes by mail to vote Democrat. We are fighting hard in the Black and Hispanic communities with our Black and Hispanic caucuses and other organizations going door to door encouraging voters to vote. “We are also pushing for other women and minorities to vote.
Galvanizing the African-American vote has also been tough historically. Black voters came out in record numbers to elect President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, but not as many hit the polls in 2016. “I think in the governor’s race, we need to link DeSantis to the abysmal record President Donald Trump and his complete lack of concern for the African-American communities like Flint, Michigan,” Durham explained. “He has also shown a lack of concern for other minority communities, specifically those who are still suffering on the island of Puerto Rico over a year after Hurricane Katrina.’’ Another challenge Democrats have is DeSantis’ years as a district representative. DeSantis, who resigned last month to focus on the governor’s race, had been the Congressional District 6 representative since 2013. “Many feel that DeSantis haven’t done anything for this area. I know Republicans that feel the same way. We need to get the non-party affiliations to vote with us. Our problem isn’t Volusia County – it is the rest of our area, which we must try to convince to vote for our candidates,” Dickson added.
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AACS, NAACP observe anniversary of Voting Rights Act The African American Cultural Society (AACS) and the Flagler County NAACP pulled off a well-attended 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Nearly every seat was occupied on Aug. 6 to celebrate the U.S. legislation outlawing discriminatory voting practices – literacy tests, poll taxes, and other restrictions – that prevented African-Americans from exercising their right to vote. The landmark legislation was sparked by demonstrations by persons involved in the civil rights movement. The enactment was signed into law Aug. 6 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and applied “a nationwide prohibition of the denial or abridgment of the right to vote on account of race or color.”
Proclamation read The AACS center provided for the articulation of speakers and their concepts of the voting rights act. The student speakers were: Edwina Mezo of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Palm Coast; Christina Courson, Future Problem-Solving Program, Matanzas High School; and Tyler Perry, Student Body president, Flagler-Palm Coast High School. In a proclamation by Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland, Edwina read: “The best way for all of us to honor the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is to be proactive. We must go to the polls and vote. We must write letters to editors and stand strong for individual rights. We must bring awareness of our constitutional rights. “Casting a ballot means more than just support of a candidate,” Edwina noted. “It means support for an entire nation’s democracy by the people (and) for the people.” “Today, we are here to celebrate the 53th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act,” cited Christina, “and I’d like to start by saying that one day I will be able to participate and vote in an election. “I plan to exercise this right to the fullest extent...Even though it seems like a small contribution, I’d like to change my community for the better... I will not take for granted the liberties that so many others have fought for,” she added.
‘Standing up’ Since we’ve been thrust into the Women’s March, the appeal for Obamacare, and students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School asking for school safety and tougher gun control, Tyler recounted: “There’s something amazing that’s
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Speakers for the Voting Rights Act were Tyler Perry, Linda Sharpe Matthews, Edwina Mezo and Christina Courson.
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happening in this country, and people are standing up,” he said. “They are facing these injustices head on, and they are saying, ‘We are not going to stand for it any more, and we are going to be empowered to fix it.’ (That’s) something that reminds me of what happened in 1965,” he said. The protesters risked harassment and physical violence, which brought about rapt attention, and ultimately brought about change. Among the other speeches, reflections provided the articulation of Joseph Matthews, AACS president; Muriel Weems, AACS chaplain; Linda Sharpe Matthews, Flagler County NAACP president; Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Len-
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hart; Chuck Tyler, trainer, Moveon.org; and Edmund G. Pinto Jr., AACS chairman of the board.
Flagler NAACP preparing for luncheon The Flagler County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Luncheon, chaired by new member Marian Howell, will showcase the annual event on Oct. 20, 1 to 5 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast. The Honorable Dawn P. Fields, Seventh Judicial Circuit judge, will be the speaker. In addition, the luncheon will provide a terrific meal, music - possibly dancing – and a cash bar. The cost is $50 per person. Tickets may be purchased from the Executive Committee: Linda Sharpe Matthews, Barbara Goss, Ernest Voyard, the Rev. Sims Jones, Donald Matthews, Carol Gaines, Jeroline McCarthy, Holsey Moorman, Sonia White, John White, Marian Howell, Blanche Valentine, William McCloud, Eric Josey, Orlando Johnson, Dr. Phyllis Pearson, and Marian Irvin-Reddin. To expedite purchasing your tickets, call 386-627-1249.
Ministry the focus of October retreat A ministry retreat will open up the momentum of practicing spirituality proactively and for better using the time and talent of parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast. A Ministry Appreciation Mass will take place Oct. 13, 4 p.m., followed by dinner and inspirational talks on the importance of ministry by Father Jason Trull and Evangelist Richard Lane in Seton Hall. A Men’s Mission Mass will convene Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m., with a talk by Evangelist Lane. Pizza, in addition to soda or beer, will be B:2” served at 5:30 p.m. in Seton Hall and the T:2” inspirational talks continuing with Father Trull and Evangelist Lane. S:1.75” The Women’s Mission Mass will assemble 8:30 a.m. with a talk by the evangelist,
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As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Vivian Richardson, Dr. Herman Price, Oct. 5; Jimmy Sims, Oct. 7; Clifford Josey, Oct. 8; Kilus White Jr., Oct. 9; and Ray Sheldon Henderson, Oct. 10. Happy anniversary to Lawrence and Dr. Pamela Smith, Oct. 6.
Bald men, women and their families throughout the United States will converge on Daytona Beach on Oct. 6 for the second annual Bold, Beautiful & Bald Beauty Bazaar. It is presented by Angie BEE and Bartee Productions. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Root Family Train Station of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments, shopping opportunities for clothing, jewelry, makeup, health, wellness and more.
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Professionals have plotted the ways of knowing and understanding the options of aging. The First Church of Palm Coast, the Rev. Gillard S. Glover, pastor, will present “Thursday Seminars” and welcome Flagler and Volusia residents to these free seminars, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast. Light refreshments will be included without cost. On Oct. 18, Renee Knight, Director of Community Services, ElderSource Area Agency on Aging, will present: “Start Here When You Need Help.” On the aforementioned day, Jeanne Rademacher, Community Programs Director, United Way Volusia/Flagler, will lay out, “This Is What We Can Do For You and Yours.” On Nov. 15, Cathy Gallagher and Casey Ryan, Continuing Care Liaisons, Halifax Health Hospice and Halifax Health Care at Home, will render, “Aging Well” and “Homecare vs. Hospice Services.” On the same day, Bebe Kelly, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Home Instead, will present, “Living in a Caregiver’s World.” For further details, call First Church at 386-446-5759. •••
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and a light supper, dessert and wine will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Seton Hall, in addition to the talk continuing by the evangelist. Moreover, Oct 17 and 18 have been set aside as the “youth days” for students, teachers, and parents.
Bartee Productions will provide live music during the beauty bazaar. A fashion show also is planned. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. This annual affair shares alopecia awareness and raises funds for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. The event also acknowledges hair loss in people due to cancer, medical conditions and treatments. Proceeds from a silent auction at the Bold Beautiful & Bald Beauty Bazaar will be donated to this non-profit organization. All members of the general public are invited to attend, whether they are bald or not. Weekend activates include workshops and a dinner boat cruise. For tickets and more information, email BoldBeautifulAndBald@gmail.com, visit http://daqueenbee.com/bbb.html or call 407-914-6519.
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Donald Trump is a global laughingstock Our 45th president rushed back from his United Nations meeting in New York to watch the hearing of his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and his accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Reportedly, he was impressed by Dr. Ford, but excited by Kavanaugh’s belligerently offensive session with the senators. From my perspective, Kavanaugh was disgraceful. He attacked Democratic senators, at one point asking Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar if she had a drinking problem! His angry, entitled temperament was inconsistent with Supreme Court service. But by the time this is published he is likely to have been voted onto the court.
At the UN While the Supreme Court deliberations have dominated the news, it is essential to consider the way that No. 45 appeared on the world stage. First, he was inexplicably and rudely late to the UN, signaling his own contempt for the organization and its members. Indeed, according to New Yorker reporter Robin Wright, the UN had to scramble to find another speaker to fill in No. 45 ‘s assigned time. Then, just minutes after No. 45 began talking, the assembled group started laughing at him. Undoubtedly they were amused about his assertions of having done more than any other Administration in U.S. history. No. 45 was speaking to more than 130 heads of state and dozens of other delegations. They laughed because No. 45 is truly funny. As he ran for president, No. 45 constantly scolded that our country was the “laughingstock”
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The world is watching, and the world is laughing. The disastrous display of U.S. jurisprudence in the Kavanaugh case illustrates the breakdown of our democracy. of the world. Then he stood in front of other world leaders and proved them correct. Our nation is not a laughingstock, but President Trump surely is. He is out of touch with the rest of the world, out of order in his dealings with others, and out of control with his myopic “America First” philosophy. By our fingernailsWe may still be the most powerful nation in the world, but we are holding onto that perch only tentatively. We’re not the largest country in the world. The population of India, at 1.35 billion, or the population of China – the world’s most populous nation at 1.41 billion people – dwarfs our population of roughly 326 million people. We are a scant 4.3 percent of the world population. India is
Women worldwide are watching America If no one else is watching the behavior of that team of angry White men on the Republican led confirmation team that questioned Dr. Christine Ford, and later Judge Brett Kavanaugh, women of the world are watching. It’s my prayer that my White sisters were listening, and were looking more carefully at Judge Kavanaugh than they looked at No. 45 for president when most got it wrong. Many have admitted they made a big mistake by betraying other women. They said that because they realize most non-White women had done our job to protect women’s rights and all human rights.
Never heard before Until this confirmation hearing, I had never heard a witness
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argue with the senator asking the questions by turning around and angrily lecturing and questioning the senator. I’d also not heard a committee chairman lecture a senator from the other party each time he disagreed with something the opposing senator was asking, thus using that senator’s time. This behavior was so different from the questioning of Dr. Ford, when the Republican senators were so dismissive of what Dr. Ford had to say that they didn’t even bother to question
Don’t take hard-won voting rights for granted As a young woman in the early 1960s in New Orleans, my mother, Sybil Morial, was rejected for membership in the League of Women Voters because of her race. In response, she co-founded the interracial Louisiana League of Good Government, was elected its first president, and set about registering voters – even though, across the south, people were being killed for trying to register Black voters. She recalled a woman named Clara who was in her late 70s or early 80s, who’d grown up in ru-
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ral southwestern Louisiana. “I have wanted to be able to vote as long as I can remember,” she told my mother. “My mama used to tell us stories about slavery days and about the lynchings of our people. I thought that was
17.7 percent of the world population, and China is a whopping 18.5 percent of the world population. Population size is not necessarily an indicator of power, and most concede that the United States remains an influential world leader. But we are a world leader now led by a clown, the laughingstock of the world. And in embracing an “America First” doctrine, we isolate ourselves from others and diminish our own world power. Our power has come from our ability to play well in the world. It has come from our embrace of globalism. Indeed, our economic growth has often been a function of our global role. People want to come to the United States, to study the United States, to vacation in the United States and to enjoy the products and brands of the United States (McDonald’s and Nike are but two examples).
Drives people away Our president’s behavior repels people from the United States instead of attracting people to us. His jingoistic “America First” speech belied decades of international cooperation. His notion that nations are better off going it alone than working in collaboration is isolationist nonsense. His speech would have been better delivered to his sycophants who drink his Fool-Aid than to a thoughtful international audience of his peer world leaders. “America is governed by Americans,” No. 45 said. “We reject the ideology of globalism, and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism. Inside everyone in this great chamber today, and everyone listening all around the globe, there is the heart of a
her! They hired a woman they hoped would tear Dr. Ford apart and prevent them from taking the blame. What a pity – using a woman again to do their dirty work! Dr. Ford was courteous to both sides. She was never argumentative and never snapped back at senators. She was forthright, never raised her voice and never refused to respond. Then came Kavanaugh, and along with him came the fireworks! He was belligerent, angry, rude, aggressive, confrontational I could go on, but you get the idea.
Nothing about her family Dr. Ford never mentioned the destruction of her family. Judge Kavanaugh came on like gangbusters. He told the senators his family had been destroyed! That left some of us thinking his family does not trust him if what was said about him were true! If you’ve never seen an angry White man before, you sure experienced a lot of them today
so awful and wished I could vote so maybe I could help stop the way our people were treated.”
Multiple ‘failures’ Despite her diligent work preparing for the literacy and citizenship tests, Clara was rejected. She vowed to study harder. She failed again. The third time, my mother waited outside the door of the registrar’s office. Clara emerged in tears. “That mean man was so ugly to me. He told me I wasn’t smart enough to vote.” My mother began to doubt whether Clara would ever be able to vote. But the fourth time, Clara passed. “I made it, Mrs. Morial. I can vote! Praise the Lord!” Praise the Lord, indeed.
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patriot that feels the same powerful love for your nation, the same intense loyalty to your homeland.” It is possible to be a patriot and also embrace globalism, especially if we are thinking of our nation’s wellbeing in the long run. The world is interlinked, and our countries are intertwined. What would we have to give up if we “went it alone”? I don’t think No. 45 is capable of thinking this through. What if countries decided to stop doing business with us? What products would we have to give up? At the United Nations meeting last year, No. 45 ridiculed North Korean President Kim Jong Un as “Little Rocket Man.” Now Mr. Rocket Man is his new best friend, worthy of No. 45 ‘s praise. No. 45 heralded his June summit with Kim Jong Un as a success, but there has been little or no progress made toward denuclearization. Now he says he wants another summit with the North Korean President. No wonder the world is laughing at him. He doesn’t know which way is up!
Relationships in danger
when the Republican men decided to dump the distinguished woman they had hired, and she didn’t give them what they wanted. She questioned Dr. Ford. Dr. Ford answered her questions politely – and neither woman ever raised their voices – then we witnessed the takeover when the Republican men decided they weren’t getting the negatives about Dr. Ford they had hoped for. Sexual assault must be taken seriously. Only the Democratic senators seemed to get that. They were level and measured with no anger, no shouting like the Republican men. They were polite and asked questions that were fair and seeking the truth, not trying to frustrate the witness.
Different circle
ued to remind us that Dr. Ford was in a “different social circle” than his. It reminded me of how many Whites have often treated Black people no matter what our status is in life. Just as the diplomats laughed at No. 45 at the United Nations for his ridiculous claims, the world must be laughing at the evasive way the Republicans have tried to obstruct complete fact finding on their chosen candidate to serve on the highest court in the land. President Barack Obama’s nominee never had a chance to have a hearing. Where is the fairness? As a lawyer, I would dread going before Judge Kavanaugh in court because he showed us what an angry White man looks like and there would be no way for our causes to be fairly heard.
The Republican men acted like they were sure they wanted Judge Kavanaugh to prove that he hated all of us, and felt he was above even having to come before the committee. He contin-
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Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Black voting rates – particularly in presidential years – rose steadily. In 2008, the Black voting rate matched the White rate for the first time and in 2012 exceeded it. Not coincidentally, in 2013 the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and the Black voter turnout in 2016 dipped to a low not seen since 2004. In Clara’s memory, and in the memory of all those who fought and bled and died for the right to vote, the National Urban League is working to engage voters with a campaign called “Enough is Enough. Vote!”
and the Voting Rights Act, racial justice protections are slipping away. The rights of immigrants are being decimated. Mass incarceration debilitates Black communities. Public schools are deliberately underfunded. The Affordable Care Act, which slashed the uninsured rate among African-Americans, has been weakened and remains under threat of repeal. Enough is enough. There is power in our vote. When we go to the polls, we overwhelmingly elect representatives that champion the issues essential to our families and communities.
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Thus, he has jeopardized our relationship with Canada, with his “renegotiation” of NAFTA. He has alienated our allies with his insistence on withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, even as Britain, China, France, Germany, and Russia affirm their agreement to the deal. And he has continued to coddle Russia, barely mentioning proven Russian interference in U.S. elections. The world is watching, and the world is laughing. The disastrous display of U.S. jurisprudence in the Kavanaugh case illustrates the breakdown of our democracy. Further, the amusing performance that our president offered to the United Nations cemented his place as the world laughingstock and disgraced us all!
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NNPA members, including writer Jeffrey L. Boney (second from left), participated in the annual Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, which was Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
BUILDING BRIDGES FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA NNPA makes inaugural trip to city in Nigeria BY JEFFREY L. BONEY NNPA NEWS WIRE
For the first time in the history of its existence, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents over 200 Black-owned media companies across the U.S., has made its way to Ile-Ife in Nigeria for a culturally impactful inaugural trade mission. The NNPA, under the leadership of its president and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, was invited to Ile-Ife in Nigeria, by Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni (monarch) of Ife, for the Olojo Festival. The festival was Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
‘A blessing’ The NNPA was officially invited by the Ooni of Ife to participate in the festival as a way to better understand the history and cultural significance of Ile-Ife, as well as to better inform African Americans and others throughout the world. “It has truly been a blessing to be a part of this unique and meaningful pilgrimage to IleIfe, Nigeria,” said Chavis. “African Americans have a history that did not begin or end with slavery in the United States. It is time we fully reconnect with who we really are without the trappings and ornaments of White supremacy.”
Festival meaning Ile-Ife is widely regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba race and culture. According to Yoruba myth, Ile-Ife is deemed the cradle of human existence based on the collection of historical information, empirical facts and science. Ile-Ife is celebrated as the original source of all mankind and The Olojo Festival is celebrated annually as the spiritual confirmation that God created the world and deposited the elements of creation in Ile-Ife. The city of Ile-Ife is widely known for its many sacred shrines and spiritual sites that are meant to regularly highlight, promote and remember the Yoruba race and its cultural identities. The members of the NNPA delegation were able to visit many of these shrines and sites during their visit to the historical land.
Jeffrey L. Boney is a political analyst and international correspondent for the NNPA Newswire and BlackPressUSA.com and serves as associate editor for the Houston Forward Times. Follow Jeffrey on Twitter @ realtalkjunkies.
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HUKILL from Page 1
our love of Chinese food, her loss is profound and I will miss her dearly.” Hukill, a New York native who attended St. John’s University School of Law, served as Port Orange mayor for four years before joining the state House in 2004. She served in the House until her election to the Senate in 2012. Hukill chaired the Senate Education Committee and was one of four Republicans who this year voted against a wide-ranging measure (HB 7055) that included controversial changes such as creation of the voucher-like “Hope” scholarship program.
Followed sessions
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State Sen. Dorothy Hukill is shown with West Volusia NAACP President Mike Williams, left, and State Rep. Patrick Henry on May 14. The legislators were honoring civil rights leaders Harry T. Moore and Harriett Moore during the West Volusia NAACP’s meeting at Greater Union First Baptist Church in DeLand.
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She also was a leading Senate advocate of tax cuts, such as reducing taxes on commercial rental property and manufacturing equipment, as well as a backer of measures to assist Daytona International Speedway. Hukill started treatment for cervical cancer shortly after her November 2016 re-election. The treatment caused her to miss the 2017 legislative session and a special session
that followed. But in an interview with The News Service of Florida last year, she said she was glued to her computer – and her iPad – throughout both sessions. She maintained weekly conference calls with her Education Committee staff, set the agenda, reviewed bills and watched meetings on The Florida Channel, “which I thought was just fantastic,” she said.
ed in a statement that Florida flags will be lowered in her honor. The Florida Democratic Party praised Hukill in a tweet shortly after the announcement of her death. “Senator Hukill took pride in her work serving the people of Florida,” the Democratic Party said. “We thank her for her years of dedication as an educator and a public servant.”
Still called ‘Mayor’
Possible candidates
Senate President Joe Negron, a Stuart Republican who announced Hukill’s death to members of the Senate on Tuesday, called her “a strong and passionate advocate for her community.” Negron noted that even as a member of the Legislature, “many constituents still warmly called her ‘Mayor.’ ” “She worked closely with Sen. Galvano, myself, and many others on the Senate’s legislation to expand the Bright Futures Scholarship,” Negron wrote in a statement, alluding to one of his higher-education priorities. “We all remember her commitment and dedication to teaching financial literacy in Florida schools.”
Praised by governor Gov. Rick Scott called Hukill a “true leader” in the Senate and not-
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Republicans have not named a replacement candidate for Hukill in the Nov. 6 election in Senate District 14. She was running against Democrat Melissa “Mel” Martin, a former judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps. The Republican replacement will have to run with Hukill’s name still on the ballot, as vote-by-mail ballots have started to go out. Among the names that have been mentioned, according to Florida Today, include former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, state Rep. Tom Goodson, Brevard County Property Appraiser Dana Blickley, Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen, Titusville City Councilman Matt Barringer and Canaveral Port Authority Chairman Wayne Justice.
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Wildcats taking the Delta Devils seriously Homecoming game pits B-CU against Mississippi Valley BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
The Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats (2-3) will host the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils (0-3) at 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Daytona Stadium for homecoming. The Wildcats are heavily favored but won’t take the Delta Devils lightly. “We always focus on us. MSVU is still an explosive and talented team. They have made some breakout plays. We must respect our opponent,” said B-CU Head Coach Terry Sims. B-CU has critical conference games looming at South Carolina State (Oct. 13) and versus defending HBCU and MEAC champ North Carolina A&T (Oct. 20). “We can’t afford to look ahead. We always focus on the opponent ahead which is Mississippi Valley State,” stated Sims.
Nebraska coming up B-CU plays Nebraska in Lincoln on Oct. 27, a game that will pay $800,000. It’s about exposure for the football program and university. “It gives our kids an opportunity to play a historic and storied program as well as to play in such a stadium as theirs. I think it’s a lot of positives and it’s something that I want our players to have an opportunity to experience,” Sims related. B-CU is averaging 36
Above: Ready for a faceoff: The Wildcats take on Mississippi Valley State this Saturday.
points per game while giving up 32. MVSU is averaging just nine points per game while giving up 54. Both teams gave up a lot of points to larger programs. The Devil Deltas lost to FCS foes Jacksonville State (71-0) and North Dakota (35-7) while the Wildcats lost big to FBS foe Florida Atlantic (4928) and FCS foe Tennessee State (34-3). The Wildcats want to score quick and often when they have the ball and limit the Devils offense from big plays.
Left: B-CU Coach Terry Sims is shown during a football practice. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BCUATHLETICS.COM
Atlantic improved but still hungry After going winless last season, the Atlantic Sharks are a vastly improved with a 3-1 mark to start this season. Atlantic has gone 0-10 twice in the past three seasons and won just four games during that span prior to this year. Their last winning season was in 2012. “We have a good coaching staff. We have some good kids that have bought into what we’re doing. It has been a total mind shift. We’ve been disciplined and holding everyone accountable,” commented Atlantic Head Coach DJ Mayo.
‘Tremendous’ defense The Sharks have been
fueled by a stout defensive that is given up 17 points (4.25 points per game) this season and pitched two shut outs. “Our defense has been tremendous. We knew that the offense would be a work in progress, but we’ve played extremely well on defense. We’re also getting healthy on that side of the ball,” said Mayo. The Sharks defense features senior linebackers Zach McNeely and Kenshawn Butler; junior safety Jaye Brockington; junior defensive back Aaron Walton and sophomore defensive back Tyrese Green. The offense has sophomore quarterback Aar-
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Guyvin Williams of Atlantic is tackled during a game earlier this season. on Manning; junior receiver Maximus Campbell and senior running back Guyvin Williams.
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More competitive The players see the difference in this year’s squad. “This year we have more of a competitive nature. We have put in work during the offseason in the weight room. We’re not looking for anything to be handed to us this year,” said Manning. The players enjoy winning and want to win even more. Manning stated, “It’s good to win, but we must have the mindset not to be complacent and know that we need to continue to work to get to where we want to be.” Mayo has been head coach at Warner Christian and Tampa Chamberlain. He was an assistant at Atlantic, Spruce Creek and Warner University (NAIA collegiate level). “The difference with being here is just the negativity that surrounds the program. People don’t really say good things about the program since we’ve been losing so long. We have kids on campus that used to play and would be on this team that aren’t because of it. It was similar to Chamberlain,” he related.
Eyes on playoff Atlantic sits eight in Class 4A Region 3, just
DJ Mayo is the coach of the Atlantic Sharks. a point behind the sixth team. The top six in each of the four regions earn a playoff spot. The key to a playoff run is staying hungry and not getting complacent. “You would think from past struggles we wouldn’t have it. It’s our job as a staff to keep them focus. We are finally dealing with a loss, which should help us. We just have to stay consistent and believe in what we’re doing,” Mayo added.
Week’s top prep games Cocoa (3-2) at Mainland (4-2): The Tigers will be a challenge for the Buccaneers. Cocoa lost to
Treasure Coast who Mainland beat. Mainland must play at a high level to walk away victorious. Atlantic (3-1) at Seabreeze (1-4): The Sharks are coming off their first loss and the Sandcrabs their first win. Atlantic has been stout defensively while Seabreeze have struggled offensively. Matanzas (2-3, 1-0) at New Smyrna (4-1, 1-0): This is a key local and district 6A-13 matchup. The Cudas are favored at home over the Pirates. Trinity (5-1) at Father Lopez (4-2): These local small schools are fighting for playoff spots in their respective regions and classifications. Do the Eagles have enough to hang with the Green Wave? Flagler Palm Coast (51) at Deltona (2-3): The Bulldogs got a big district win last week while the Wolves have lost three straight. Deltona has athletes but maybe not enough to upset a loaded FPC squad.
Prep Sports Seven Football Rankings 1. DeLand (5-1), 2. Flagler Palm Coast (5-1), 3. Mainland (4-2), 4. New Smyrna Beach (4-1), 5. Atlantic (3-1), 6. Father Lopez (4-2). 7. Trinity (5-1).
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Students invited to enter ‘Drop’ film essay contest Black Women for Positive Change (BW4PC) has announced a new national essay contest about the film “Drop: A Story of Triumph. Contestants can write a one-page essay, produce a two-minute rap or submit a poem to express their views about the message in “Drop’’ about the choice of staying in school or dropping out. The contest is part of the annual 2018 Week of Positive Change, Non-Violence and Opportunities, Oct. 13-21. In a joint statement, BW4PC National CoChairs Dr. Stephanie Myers and Daun S. Hester stated, “We must convince youth that dropping out of school is a pipeline to prison and violence. They must stay in school and earn their high school diploma or GED to prepare for success.”
Oct. 26 deadline All youth ages 12-18 are eligible to participate. The submission deadline is Oct. 26. The film stars actor Tray Cheney of HBO’s “The Wire,” Bounce TV’s “Saint and Sinners.’’ “We produced “Drop’’ to reach high school and middle school students. They can see themselves in our film and we hope this encourages them to trust us and take our advice to stay in school,” said Karen Carrington-Washington, chair of the essay committee. Sponsors are Saint and Streetfighter Foundation, and American Family Insurance. For more information, visit weekofnonviolence.org.
Daytona State speaker series to feature local entrepreneur Jayson Meyer, an entrepreneur, healthcare executive and founder of Synergy Billing in Daytona Beach, will be the featured speaker on Thursday, Oct. 18, during the fall installment of the L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series hosted by the Small Business Development Center and Daytona State College. The event, free and open to the public,
“Drop: A Story of Triumph’’ stars Tray Cheney of HBO’s “The Wire,” Bounce TV’s “Saint and Sinners.’’
kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in the Mori Hosseini Center on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Professional of the Year by the Volusia Flagler Business Report.
National recognition
He has made a commitment to grow the company in Volusia County, where he was born and raised. His Synergy Career Academy trains local residents in the skills that the company needs. The academy’s effectiveness led the local workforce agency, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, to partner with Synergy Billing to create Synergy Career Ignite, an intense four-month program that prepares long-term under- and uninsured people with no health-care background for careers in medical coding and billing. For more information, call or email 386-506-4723, SBDC@DaytonaState. edu.
Founded in 2006, Synergy Billing provides revenue cycle management, provider credentialing and training for federally qualified health centers. In addition to being identified in 2016 as #767 on the Inc. magazine list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America, Synergy Billing also has been recognized as one of 50 Florida Companies to Watch and was the recipient of the First-Place Award for Medium Companies in the 2016 Bright House Regional Business Awards. Also in 2016, Meyer was named Young
Volusia native
This Is Sunday Dinner It’s passing food and sharing stories. It’s laughing at memories. It’s everyone together around the table. In a word, it’s love.
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